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Elevate Hennepin funds to support small business

Twin Cities Business Magazine highlighted two business loan funds from Elevate Hennepin that respond to reports that disadvantaged businesses have been going through a difficult time getting loans approved.

 

Elevate Hennepin funds to support small business

Twin Cities Business Magazine highlighted two business loan funds from Elevate Hennepin that respond to reports that disadvantaged businesses have been going through a difficult time getting loans approved.

 

Commercial Ownership Assistance program empowers real estate ownership

Hennepin County Community Investment Manager Ryan Kelley joined CCX Media to talk about how the county is expanding its support for small businesses through a new pilot initiative aimed at helping owners purchase commercial real estate.

 

How CEO Now helped Pizza Karma prioritize

Raj Selvaraj, a Pizza Karma co-founder, talked with Eden Prairie Local News about his experience in CEO Now, a cohort program under Elevate Hennepin, an investment from Hennepin County.

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Mother Earth Gardens co-owner Karen O'Connor

Mother Earth Gardens cultivates legacy in CEO Next

When Karen O’Connor, co-owner of Mother Earth Gardens, joined CEO Next, she wasn’t chasing more locations or a bigger revenue, she was thinking about the legacy of her business.

Advisee grown in Elevate Hennepin through 2025

2025 highlights from Elevate Hennepin

Through 2025, Elevate Hennepin continued to provide transformational support for businesses through no-cost consulting, cohorts, and a curated hub of vital resources.

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